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1. One Of The Initial Steps In Assessing Patients With Musculoskeletal Complaints Is To
Determine Whether The Complaint Is Articular Or Nonarticular In Origin. Which Of The
Following Is An Example Of An Articular Structure?
A. Bone
B. Synovium
C. Tendons
D. Fascia
Answer: B. Synovium
2. You Have Detected The Presence Of Crepitus On Examination Of A Patient With A
Musculoskeletal Complaint. Additionally, There Is Limited Range Of Motion (Rom) With Both
Active And Passive Movement. These Findings Suggest That The Origin Of The Musculoskeletal
Complaint Is:
A. Articular
B. Inflammatory
C. Nonarticular
D. A And B
Answer: A. Articular
3. Which Of The Following Signs Or Symptoms Indicate An Inflammatory Etiology To
Musculoskeletal Pain?
A. Decreased C-Reactive Protein
, B. Hyperalbuminemia
C. Morning Stiffness
D. Weight Gain
Answer: C. Morning Stiffness
4. Which Of The Following Statements Concerning The Musculoskeletal Examination Is True?
A. The Uninvolved Side Should Be Examined Initially And Then Compared To The Involved Side.
B. The Part Of The Body That Is Causing The Patient Pain Should Be Examined First.
C. When Possible, The Patient Should Not Be Asked To Perform Active Range-Of-Motion (Rom)
Exercises To Avoid Causing Pain.
D. Radiographs Should Always Be Obtained Prior To Examination So As Not To Cause Further
Injury To The Patient.
Answer: A. The Uninvolved Side Should Be Examined Initially And Then Compared To The
Involved Side.
5. You Are Performing Muscle Strength Testing On A Patient Presenting With Musculoskeletal
Pain And Find That The Patient Has Complete Rom With Gravity Eliminated. Which Numeric
Grade Of Muscle Strength Would You Give This Patient?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
Answer: B. 2